Samurai Reincarnation (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1981, Samurai Reincarnation is an action, fantasy and horror film directed by Kinji Fukasaku, running about 122 minutes.
What it’s about. After surviving the slaughter of many Christians 350 years ago, a samurai denounces God for ignoring the pleas of believers. He sells his soul to Satan and receives the power to resurrect the dead to join him in a murderous rampage.
Who’s in it. Samurai Reincarnation stars Sonny Chiba as Jubei Yagyu, Kenji Sawada as Shiro Amakusa, Akiko Kana as Hosokawa Gracia and Hiroyuki Sanada as Kirimaru Iga, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Samurai Reincarnation has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Samurai Reincarnation page.
If you liked it. Fans of Samurai Reincarnation tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Samurai Reincarnation (1981)?
- In US, Samurai Reincarnation is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Samurai Reincarnation worth watching?
- Samurai Reincarnation holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Samurai Reincarnation?
- Samurai Reincarnation stars Sonny Chiba, Kenji Sawada, Akiko Kana, Hiroyuki Sanada and Ai Kanzaki.
- When was Samurai Reincarnation released?
- Samurai Reincarnation was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.